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Scots recall 'versatile' Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs

Scots recall 'versatile' Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs

Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas are named in their first Scotland squad in almost a year for next month's World Cup round one play-offs against the Czech Republic.

September 23, 2026 at 12:34 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I love versatility."

— Melissa Andreatta , Athlete

"It's my responsibility to start preparing for that."

— Melissa Andreatta , Athlete

Key People

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Martha ThomasAthlete

Martha Thomas is a professional footballer who plays as a striker.

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Melissa AndreattaAthlete

Melissa Andreatta is the head coach of the Scotland women's national football team.

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Sam KerrAthlete

Sam Kerr is an Australian footballer known for her versatility on the field.

Locations

empty, empty, Czech Republic Pardubice, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic empty, empty, scotland St Mirren Park, Scotland

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athletes football martha thomas play-offs sam kerr scotland world cup

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Scots recall 'versatile' Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 1 person

Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas are named in their first Scotland squad in almost a year for next month's World Cup round one play-offs against the Czech Republic.

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